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Understanding the Supreme Court's Interim Intervention in the Waqf Amendments, 2025

The Supreme Court's interim reliefs to the 2025 Waqf Amendment Act may imply a judicial endorsement of the state's stringent control over Islamic institutions.

The 2025 Waqf Amendment Act has sparked controversy, particularly with regards to the administration of Waqf compared to Hindu temples and institutions.

Constitutional Interpretation and Religious Freedom

Articles 25 and 26 of the constitution grant individuals and denominations the right to freely profess and manage their religious affairs, subject to public order, morality, health, and other provisions of Part III.

The challenge to the 2025 Waqf Amendment Act triggered long-standing principles of constitutional interpretation concerning religious freedom.

A detailed analysis of the Supreme Court's interim order dated September 15, 2025, is necessary to understand the implications of the Waqf Amendments.

Author's summary: Supreme Court's interim intervention in Waqf Amendments sparks controversy.

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